Merchandise Processor Waldorf PT

Goodwill • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Merchandise Processor at Goodwill of Greater Washington plays a vital role in inventory management within a fast-paced retail environment. This part-time position involves sorting, processing, and preparing donated merchandise for display and sale, ensuring that shoppers have access to quality items. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety practices while meeting productivity goals.

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours - per 8 hour shift).
• Ability to lift max of 25 lbs frequently.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months of previous work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience working with merchandise pricing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Multilingual with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor in accordance with established guidelines.
• Stays abreast of brand name, designer labels, current and vintage styles.
• Prepares items for the sales floor, evaluating quality, pricing, value, and salability.
• Counts number of items processed and records on official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
• Places items on hangers, places hangers on rolling rack, and transports them to the sales floor keeping similar items grouped.
• Counts pieces of clothing and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Places non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
• Follows good safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
• Maintains a pace at which one is able to meet required productivity goals (quotas) for pieces processed.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to Goodwill's donors and retail customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Same day pay option
• Accrued personal time off (PTO)
• Premium pay for working certain holidays
• Basic life insurance
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP)
• 403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after 1 year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED